Shock Shop: the Beast of Crowsfoot Cottage

by Jeanne Willis

A strange beast has been spotted in the night, a peculiar print found in the mud near Crowsfoot Cottage. Then Sophie and her stepfather go missing from their cottage. The army is called in to capture the beast. Is there an easy explanation or is something more sinister sneaking near Crowsfoot?

96 pages, Paperback

First published October 3, 2003

About the author

Jeanne Willis was born in St Albans and trained as an advertising copywriter at Watford College. She worked for various agencies creating press adverts and TV, cinema and radio commercials. She is now a full-time writer and has published over 80 books. Her hobbies include gardening, reading (non-fiction), natural history and collecting caterpillars. Jeanne has also worked on scripts for TV, including POLLY POCKET and THE SLOW NORRIS, and a pilot TV series for DR XARGLE. She lives in North London with her husband and two children.

Reviews

[Siobhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I could never say what it was about this book, but the first time I picked it up I feel in love with it.

A short creepy read it’s a great read for preteens, sure to keep them interested throughout. No matter how old I get I smile a little when I see it sitting on my bookshelf, remembering the fun I had as I sat reading through it repeatedly at a younger age.

If your child is in need of a quick read give them this and they’ll be entertained, I’m sure.

[Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Creepy story of abused girl taking up with a "beast" (escaped lion) and making a new life. A short book, but for older readers.

[JDFong · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was a bit scary at the beginning but in the end, it was fun